Sport

Guyra Central School bring home the NSWRL Small Schools State Title 

Guyra Central Schools under-16 Rugby League Team have taken out the NSWRL Smalls Schools State Championships for the second time.  In 2019 our under-13 Rugby League Team (coached by Mr Scott Miller) claimed the Under-13 NSWRL Small Schools Championships after defeating Junee High School 40-10 in the state finals at Bathursts Carington Park.  It was the first big win in Rugby League for Guyra Central School in a long time, three years on and our under-16 team have won the NSWRL Small Schools State Championships again defeating the tough Cootamundra High School 30-20. 

Guyra Central Schools under-16 team (coached by Mr Malcolm Gaukroger and Mr Jason Allwood)   secured their position in the state final after defeating Tenterfield High school in the preliminary finals against Tenterfield High School 42-4 late in Term 2. 

Our Under-16s Rugby team (coached by Mr Jeremy Galvin) set off on their journey to the familiar Bathurst Carington Park on Tuesday 9th August 2022. Many of the players had already experienced success after becoming the Under-13 NSWRL Small Schools State Champions in 2019 and were looking forward to facing Cootamundra in the finals on Wednesday to claim the title for a second time.  It was an exciting game to witness with Guyra Central School dominating the first half.  Although Cootamundra were the first to cross the try line, Guyra Central hit back with a try each from Archie Dowden and Oscar Atkin finishing the first half of the game 10-4. 

Guyra Central School went into the second half just as hard in defence. Archie Dowden and Oscar Atkin each found the try line again and Rave Braziers hard work paid off, making several line breaks finally crossed the line adding another 4 points to the score. Cootamundra High School hit back crossing the line several times to bring the score board to 26-20. Team Captain, Brodi Campbell kept Guyra Central Schools spirits high with his positive on field talk and with only minutes left  on the clock Jason Mowbray sealed Guyra Central Schools win crossing the line with a final try securing the title of NSWRL Small Schools State Champions for Guyra Central School. 

Congratulations to Archie Dowden who was named Man of the Match.

Oscar Atkin and Archie Dowden both spoke highly of their teammates performances, they both agreed that their younger players rose to the occasion:

“Darcey Heagney was outstanding in defence, Jason Mowbray and Harry Purvis worked hard all game. Cooper Brennan stepped up and took some big hard runs. We all played well, we all did our jobs on the field. There was not one player who should be disappointed in their performances.  We appreciate Mr Galvin, Mr Goodwin-Hill and Adrian for stepping in and coaching our team for the finals.  Everything Mr Galvin, Mr Goodwin-Hill and Adrian said was positive. It really helped us win the game!”

Guyra Central School would like to take this opportunity to congratulate each of our under-16 students on this amazing achievement.  Additionally, we would like to acknowledge Mrs Linley Ryan, Mr Jeremy Galvin, Mr Angus Goodwin-Hill, Mr Adrian Cameron, Mrs Louise Dowden, Mr Malcolm Gaukroger and Mr Jason Allwood for their hard work and commitment to get our students to the NSWRL Small Schools Championships.